BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE

Behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) is a growing discipline of sleep medicine that focuses on the assessment and treatment of the cognitive (thoughts) and behavioral (actions) aspects of sleep disorders.

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• Encompasses a variety of treatments to address the factors that interfere with sleep quality, quantity and daytime function

• Provides methods of treating sleep problems without using medication, or as an adjunct to using medication

• Involves identifying and modifying specific cognitive and behavioral factors that trigger, perpetuate, or reinforce unhealthy sleep habits

• Relies on scientific evidence to support its use

Many medical providers and people don’t know that these very effective treatments are available. That’s where we can make a difference. Our goals are to:

• Educate your clientele about the importance of sleep health

• Raise awareness about the deleterious effects on untreated sleep disorders and adverse consequences sleep deprivation

• Identify available options for specific sleep problems and disorders

• Direct your clientele toward cutting edge treatments

• Provide knowledge and the first line of defense against sleep problems

We aim to tailor our knowledge expertise and approaches to you and your group’s particular needs.